Following a question about DBS checks and who needs them, a definitive answer has been received from the Diocese of Canterbury (and should apply to the other dioceses in the Association area too although we are unable to speak for them without their explicit consent). Whenever young people or vulnerable Read more…
We need ringers willing and equipped to teach new ringers, and also experienced teachers to support them. Ringers who have done the ART day on teaching often don’t feel able to teach on their own, and would value support from experienced ringers who have done and understand the same training. Read more…
The course planned for Saturday 21st September 2019 will take place in St Nicholas’ Church, Ash next Sandwich, 10 am to 1 pm. Please apply to David Grimwood, Association Training Officer, at training@kcacr.org.uk for a place.
It is now mandatory for Tower Captains and lead Trainers (whether or not there are young people in your tower) to have completed the Church of England C2 Safeguarding training course. A session specifically for ringers has been arranged with the Diocese of Canterbury’s safeguarding trainer for Saturday 4th May Read more…
While many of us may have taught many people to ring over the years, that does not mean we do it as well as we might! It is disappointing to see new (and long-standing) ringers struggle with poor handling techniques, limiting their ability to gain confidence and progress. A day Read more…
From last year’s Association census of ringing, it is clear that many ringers are limited to rounds and call changes because of the lack of support for moving into change ringing. As the Association aims to ‘cultivate the art of change ringing’, two day courses have been arranged to enable Read more…
The Diocese of Canterbury is offering a number of C2 Safeguarding courses. Tower Captains and lead Trainers are required to have completed a C2 course. These courses are generic for churches and not specifically for ringers. However, Tower Captains may wish to take advantage of them. Full details on the Read more…
Two courses have been arranged for Kent ringers to offer ways of moving ringers on from rounds to simple method ringing – using ART course M2C. While many ringers manage to ring rounds and call changes, the next step into change ringing can be daunting. These courses will offer proven Read more…
The first course for 2019 was booked up very quickly! Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for the second course for those teaching or wanting to teach ringers – 22nd June at Higham. Book your place through the ART website. Remember your course fee will be paid from the Read more…
I would be very grateful if members could let me know if their tower has a simulator. It is a useful aid for teaching and coaching, not only for beginners but for change ringing as well. The information can be posted on to the tower list on the website, which Read more…